OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Vernon Lee Edwards

Vernon Lee Edwards

Apr 19, 2022

Vernon Lee Edwards, 84, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

He was born August 20, 1937,  in Wilson Rock, Oklahoma, to Ola Edith Edwards (Benge) and Joe Conley Edwards.

Vernon met the love of his life, Waynette Moss, in October of 1967. They were married on October 5, 1968, in Tulsa,...

Robert "Robin" Wallis

Robert "Robin" Wallis

Apr 15, 2022

Robert “Robin” Wallis passed from this life on April 16, 2022, at his home in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Robert was born on October 11, 1953, to Charles and Verla Wallis.

Survivors include Frankie Wallis of the home. Two children; Terrin Wallis and Jeremy Wallis, both from Fort Gibson, OK. Two Stepchildren; Ladonna Copeland (deceased), Melinda and Steve...

Travis Jace Evans

Travis Jace Evans

Apr 14, 2022

Travis Jace Evans, 34, of Okay, OK, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022.

Travis was born on April 26, 1987, in Hanford, CA, to Penny Marie Smith (Webb) and Clifton Jace Evans.

Travis worked as a contractor. He loved to fish, spend time with his kids, and ride his motorcycle. He was born in...

Tracy Lynn Wilson

Tracy Lynn Wilson

Apr 8, 2022

Tracy Lynn Wilson, 49, of Vian, OK, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

She was born on October 25, 1972, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Larry Ray Masterson and Judie Masterson.

On February 8, 2006, she married Curtis Wilson.

Tracy was the most loving, caring, honest, and hardworking mother, wife, daughter, and...

Brittney Nichole Needham

Brittney Nichole Needham

Mar 30, 2022

Brittney Nichole Needham, 27, passed away on March 31, 2022.

She was born on April 5, 1994, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Kerry “Bee” and Sonja Needham.

Survivors include her parents, Kerry “Bee” and Sonja Needham; sister, Brooke Needham and brother-in-law, Jonathan Murphy; niece, Lennon Murphy; grandmother, Margie Needham; grandfather, Paul Reeves, and many aunts,...

Shirley Jean Crawford

Shirley Jean Crawford

Mar 29, 2022

Shirley Jean Kyle Crawford was born on December 27 th , 1947 to Lagena Ruth and V. Kyle.  She took her heavenly journey home on March 30 th , 2022.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Daryl Ray Crawford,

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Connie Marie Frazier

Connie Marie Frazier

Mar 28, 2022

Connie Marie Frazier, 75, of Muldrow, OK, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

She was born on February 10, 1947, to Lee Roy and Dorothy Jewel (Petree) Dowler in Fresno, California. She moved to Oklahoma when she was 13 years old.

Connie met the love of her life, Marion (Blondie) Frazier in 1960. They...

Marie Jeanne Horowitz

Marie Jeanne Horowitz

Mar 26, 2022

Marie Jeanne Horowitz passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

She was born on December 31, 1938, in Laon, France, to Gilbert (Cammus) Deloffe.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Horowitz; 1 daughter, Wilma; 1 son, Michael Horowitz; 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Marie is preceded in death by her mother, Gilberte Deloffe, and...

Tony Lee Langley

Tony Lee Langley

Mar 25, 2022

Tony Lee Langley, 32, of Vian, OK, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

He was born on June 23, 1989, to LaWanda Beckham and Ona Jefferson Langley, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Tony was a loving husband to Sarah and a devoted father to his four beautiful girls. He was a great friend to many-...

Doris Sue Risner

Doris Sue Risner

Mar 22, 2022

Doris Sue Risner, 84, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Doris was born on February 18, 1938, in Sallisaw, OK, to Joseph Elijah Cartwright and Bonnie Holt (Riggs). She graduated from Sallisaw High School in 1957. Her pride and joy was born in 1966. She was a loving mother and granny.

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Bernita Gaylene Hines

Bernita Gaylene Hines

Mar 16, 2022

Bernita Gaylene Hines, 60, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on March 17, 2022, in a Tahlequah hospital.

She was born on June 9, 1961, in Vian, OK, to John and Mildred Sanders.

Gaylene lived in Sallisaw with her husband, Larry Hines. She loved to spend time with her family, friends, and most of all her...

Kathleen Waterson

Kathleen Waterson

Mar 12, 2022

Kathleen Waterson, 69, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on March 13, 2022, at her home.

Kathleen was born on October 24, 1952, to Merle and Dorothy Parsley, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Survivors include her children, Rebecca Thomason, Ricky Bryant, and Kimberly Bryant Clardy; siblings, Betty Albertson, Kay Spann, and Trisha Chester; grandchildren, Dustin Thomason, Austin Thomason,...

Harrol D. Pearson Jr.

Harrol D. Pearson Jr.

Mar 6, 2022

Harrol D. Pearson Jr., 77, of Bunch, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

He was born on January 17, 1945, in Bessemer, Alabama, to Edith (Leman) Pearson and Harrol Doss Pearson.

Harrol was a mechanical engineer who constructed power plants all over the world. He was also a veteran of the United States...

Lola M. Mcelhaney Wright

Lola M. Mcelhaney Wright

Mar 5, 2022

Lola M. McElhaney Wright passed from this earth on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at her home in Vian, OK, surrounded by her loving family.

Lola was born on July 31, 1949, near Notchetown, Oklahoma, to George and Maggie McElhaney. Lola was the 10 th child of 16 children in the McElhaney family. Some of her earliest memories...

Burley Dean Middleton

Burley Dean Middleton

Feb 27, 2022

Avid hunter and longtime educator, Burley Middleton (73) had a love of life and was the epitome of a great outdoorsman. Burley passed away on February 27, 2022, peacefully at his home in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Burley was born at home in Redland, Oklahoma, on September 8, 1948. He enjoyed a childhood of hunting, fishing, and playing with...

Mark Allen Baker Ii

Mark Allen Baker Ii

Feb 26, 2022

Mark Allen Baker II, 36, gained his heavenly wings on February 26, 2022, and is now playing dominoes with his Mema and Papa. During his too-short stay, he always made sure everyone knew that he was Memas favorite and in true Mark Allen fashion he raced off to be the first one to see her. ...

Bobby James Scott

Bobby James Scott

Feb 20, 2022

On February 20th, 2022, Bobby James Scott gained his heavenly wings and is now being rocked in the arms of his Nanny. Bobby was the most beautiful soul and he had a smile that would outshine the stars. During his brief stay on earth, Bobby brought an abundance of joy and happiness to all of the lives he touched...

Durral Wayne Newberry

Durral Wayne Newberry

Feb 16, 2022

Durral Wayne Newberry, 70, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on February 17, 2022.

Durral was born on May 16, 1951, in Lubbock, TX, to Dorothy Capehart and Henry Newberry.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Newberry; children, Amy Alden, Jeremy Newberry, Wesley Ross Jr., Raiden Ross-Newberry, Brenton Ross-Newberry, and Jaxon Ross-Newberry; grandchildren, Zachary Richardson and Alissa...

Patricia Gay Mcgehee

Patricia Gay Mcgehee

Feb 16, 2022

Patricia Gay McGehee, 63, of Braggs, Oklahoma, passed away on February 16, 2022.

Pat was born on January 29, 1959, in Richmond, California, to Vivian Lambeth and Wren Robert Smith Sr. She moved to Oklahoma in May of 1978, then married Thermon Richardson on May 6, 1980. Thermon preceded her in death on February 6, 2006. On...

Dean Hill

Dean Hill

Feb 15, 2022

Dean Hill, 85, of Muldrow, passed away on February 15, 2022. He was born on July 19, 1936, in Wetumka, Oklahoma to the late Noah T. and Ruby D Strayhorn Hill.

Dean Loved to calf rope in his early years. Wolf and coon hunting was his passion, he loved to garden and took pride in his flower...

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